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Blackfriars Restaurant, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Blackfriars Restaurant

4.7
4.7
6453 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Blackfriars is located in a 13th century medieval friary where it once served as the refectory for the Dominican friars, making it one of the oldest purpose-built dining rooms in the UK.

The restaurant serves a classic, gutsy British menu sourcing seasonal produce from local farms and markets accompanied by a large award-winning wine list. It also has an adjoining 50-seat Banquet Hall for private parties and weddings and above the restaurant is a Cookery School and Wine/Beer/Whisky Tasting Room. See their website for a full list of what’s on.

Blackfriars has won a host of awards including The Taste of the North East winner in the North East Tourism Awards, Best Sunday Lunch in Newcastle by readers of the Independent, Best restaurant in the North East/Newcastle’ by readers of The Observer and Metro Newspaper. It has an AA rosette, inclusion in the Which? Good Food Guide, Hardens and Michelin Guides.
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Additional information

  • Location
    Friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4XN
  • Phone number
    0191 261 5945
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, English
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Fri, Sat 2:45 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Car park opposite
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Wardale

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    £25.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    You can enjoy homemade sandwiches and pastries, freshly made scones and cakes along with a cup of tea or glass of fizz either in our King's Suite, Cloister Garden, Parlour Bar or Restaurant. Please let us know of any dietaries or allergies upon booking. We're currently unable to accommodate a vegan afternoon tea. Available on Fridays and Saturdays between 2.45-4.00pm. Please note; Afternoon Tea may be served in our King's Suite, which is located on the first floor. If you require a more accessible table, please get in touch to let us know.
    Afternoon Tea Photo

  • Chef's Table

    £125.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 14, 2025 only
    7:00 PM
    Sit back, relax and enjoy an evening of fabulous food cooked right in front of you by your very own personal chef. Six courses of the finest, local and seasonal offerings we can find and may include canapés, amuse bouche, starter, fish course, palette cleanser, meat course, pre-dessert, dessert, cheese and coffee. With an extensive wine list, selection of local beers and distilled beverages, our master sommelier carefully selects a perfect paring for each sumptuous dish. This is perfect for a gift, serious foodies and those who like a bit of dining theatre!
    Chef's Table Photo

  • Rum Good Time

    £35.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 14, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Rum is the most diverse and versatile of all spirits. White, Golden, Dark, Spiced, and Flavoured can all be great on their own, poured over ice, blended with your favourite mixer, or shaken up in a cocktails; rum is the perfect drink for any occasion. With varied production and distillation methods, diverse ageing and cask approaches, climate and of course blending, every rum is different and there is definitely something for everyone. Come and enjoy something new this year.
    Rum Good Time Photo

Menu

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What 6,453 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    British

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Most Booked

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Ambiance

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Romantic

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    British

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Most Booked

Review summary

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Blackfriars Restaurant, a historical gem in Newcastle, consistently delivers "fantastic food" and "amazing service" in a stunning medieval setting. Known for its "excellent value," the restaurant offers a "varied menu" with quality ingredients and delightful wine pairings. Guests frequently highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

6,453 Reviews

  1. Angela

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, quick delivery. Pleasant atmosphere

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Newcastle3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brilliant food and excellent service couldn’t not fault anything

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  3. Hewson

    Newcastle4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favourite restaurants in the north east Food excellent Stunning building

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  4. Loranne

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first sign up for Open Table since I retired. I thought it was expensive when I booked it. I really enjoyed it and would consider signing up again for other events. The leader of Open Table on 8th March was excellent, Thank you.

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  5. Tracey

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful place staff were amazing and food was absolutely beautiful would recommend this place 10 out of 10

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Newcastle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely birthday meal. We had the set menu and wine flight. All very good. Thoroughly enjoyed it

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  7. Marie

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our lunch guests were delayed getting to the the restaurant and the staff could not have been nicer about it, reassuring us it was not a problem and ensuring our food arrived promptly when we were all in place. They were also very helpful in assisting a couple in our party who have mobility problems.

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  8. Andrew J Hopper VIP

    Newcastle56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent quality of food, superb service. Highly recommend

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Tried the food & wine pairings and it was all well explained

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  10. Sarah

    Newcastle1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmospheric space to dine. Definitely suited for an older audience. My husband and I had a lovely meal and dessert. The pan haggerty was beautiful and my husband found the fish buttery (wonderful). The triple cook chips were average at best. The apple crumble was tart and the tiramisu was slightly gelatinous for a vegan dish but overall a good experience. I would return again.

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FAQs

Blackfriars Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 6453 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Blackfriars Restaurant

Friars Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 4XN

Additional information

  • Phone number
    0191 261 5945
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, English
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Afternoon Tea Fri, Sat 2:45 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Car park opposite
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Wardale
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